Back to Basics
Where is the SOC Referral Form located?
A. My Stamford
B. Google Form
C. iSams
D. Joan's office
A. My Stamford
In a RtI Model such as ours, students qualify for our “Standard” level of services (Tier 2) when (pick one of the following)?
A. They have a formal evaluation on file.
B. When the teacher suspects learning differences.
C. Parent request.
D. When Tier 1 strategies are insufficient.
D
Students qualify for standard level of T2 services when they do not make sufficient progress with T1 strategies.
What is a school-wide program used with students to provide them and their families daily feedback on specific social-emotional-behavioural goals and increase social-emotional-behavioural awareness and monitoring?
CICO
What is the difference between speech and language?
Speech consists of the production of speech sounds.
Language consists of understanding and expressing language (thoughts, ideas, feelings, written, body language).
Name 3 classroom activities that could be incorporated as a sensory break into the school day?
-Wall/chair push-ups
-Stack chairs
-Animal walks
-Yoga poses
-Neck stretches
Which one of the following is the purpose of Academic Support?
A. Fill in the gaps of foundational knowledge.
B. Help with unfinished classroom assignments.
C. Build confidence in a small group setting.
D. Extends student learning
A
The purpose of Academic Support is to fill in the gaps of foundational knowledge.
Select one answer that describes when a student would qualify for a separate testing space.
A. Receive ongoing services from SSD.
B. Have an updated Psych evaluation on file.
C. Are a distraction to others.
D. Parent permission.
B
Students must have an updated Psych evaluation to receive separate testing space.
In a RtI Model such as ours, students qualify for Intensive Support Program (T2+ and above) when?
A. Tier 2 strategies are insufficient.
B. They have an evaluation on file.
C. When the teacher suspects a disability.
A
Students qualify for T2+ and above when they do not make significant progress or require additional support past what T2 support provide.
What is an area of your classroom where students can self-refer or you can invite them to go and use specific strategies to calm down?
Calming Corner
When should you refer a student in regards to speech and or language?
A. The student is difficult to understand when he/she speaks or reads.
B. Difficulty answering questions from a story or in a conversation.
C. Demonstrates stuttering patterns or behaviours.
D. Speaks off topic or dominates a conversation consistently.
E. All of the above
E
These are all good reasons to refer a student for SOC for speech and language.
Which type of movement is more calming (reduce arousal) on the nervous system?
A. Quick erratic movements such as jumping.
B. Slow rhythmic movement like a rocking chair.
B
Slow rhythmic movements
How do I get my students into Math Extension?
A. They are the highest in the class.
B. Email Ryan because parents said they were high performers in math.
C. Email the SSD Department and someone will put them in.
D. Via data review process which takes place three times a year.
D
A School Psychologist is joining the team. Which one of the following is likely NOT a reason why we are adding this position?
A. To help advise on admission reviews.
B. To help problems solve during SOC meetings.
C. To help consult and provide evaluations within the Intensive Support Program.
D. To manage our team's mental health.
D
Which one is NOT one of the reasons Tier 2 services typically finish services 1-2 weeks early and starts services in August 1-2 weeks into the school year?
A. To allow for end of the year and beginning of the year assessments.
B. To conduct parent meetings.
C. Because they are entitled to an extended holiday.
D. To complete SSD student files.
C
We use the 1-2 weeks at the beginning and end of the year to conduct assessments, scheduling, meet with parents, and update student files.
What is a proactive social-emotional curriculum used in the classroom to promote and teach a wide range of positive social-emotional skills?
Second Step
If you give your classroom a 3 step direction and some of your students are having difficulty remembering the steps, what can you do?
A. Give them one step at a time
B. Retell all three steps again the same way.
C. Retell the steps using less words and simple terms.
D. Use visuals such as your fingers, write the directions on the board, have them write a check list
E. A,C,D
E
What are the 4 Zones of Regulation and what does each mean?
1. Blue-tired, sad
2. Green-focused, ready to learn
3. Yellow-annoyed, silly, excited
4. Red-out of control, mad, yelling
Why aren't more students in math extension?
A. Staffing, there is only one math extension teacher.
B. We don't have many "high" achieving math students.
C. Ryan only likes teaching certain students.
A